Pros
When I first saw the ads from Crossover, it seemed like a scam. I had never heard of the company, the payment was high, and it said the work was 100% remotely. Still, I was actively looking for a job and decided to invest some time in it: what could I lose? Looking back, I'm glad I did it, as it was one of the best professional decisions in my career. It seems kind of unreal to have a hiring process that is 100% online, however, when you go through all the tests, you understand why it works. Most tests are hard and demand the knowledge required to perform the job, and the interviews are high-level and focused on real problems to be solved. Definitely, it is not easy to pass through all the steps and get hired, but it is worth it. Also, I think it is great that the hiring process is focused on what you know and what you're capable of doing, and this is much more decisive than what your previous jobs were. I've been working for Crossover for nearly 6 months, and it has been a rewarding experience. It is a dynamic environment, my colleagues are some of the smarter people I have ever worked with, and I have the flexibility to adjust my working hours to fit my schedule. I definitely recommend anyone looking for a job to take a try at crossover, there are many available jobs and the badges system makes it easy to get to the ones that are a better fit for your abilities.
Cons
Of course, nothing is perfect, and Crossover also has its cons. The level of performance and productivity expected are high, and it is very demanding. The agreement is very clear on working 40 hours/week and you will not be asked to work any more than that. It may sound like any common full-time job, but these are 40 hours actually worked: you will not be checking social media or looking at personal things, and so on, during your working hours, as the work is entirely monitored. It may not look much, but it is actually a lot of time to deliver high performance.
